7 of the best dating sites for working professionals

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There are three realisations you come to once you enter the real world as a working adult: a 9 to 5 job is rarely ever just 9 to 5, your free time is pretty limited, and dating sucks.

The social freedoms you enjoyed before joining the rat race take a hit once you're working for "The Man". Unfortunately for singles, this can be damaging for your dating life. 

SEE ALSO: The best UK dating sites for women looking to make a connection

For busy professionals, the idea of "finding someone" might seem like a daunting task. With deadlines, work dinners, and meetings galore, trying to meet someone often falls to the very end of your to-do list. This is why dating apps were invented though: to make online dating way easier, enabling you to use your free time wisely. (Waiting for a meeting to start? Swipe through profiles on eharmony. Commuting to work? Message with that cutie you found on Match.) Read more...

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BEST IF EDUCATION IS YOUR TOP PRIORITY

Elite Singles

You'll find other busy professionals who took a lengthy personality test and are likely to have a degree.

• Free version: Yes
• Three months: £70.17/month
• Six months: £54.63/month
• One year: £39.01/month

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BEST FOR OUTGOING INDIVIDUALS

Match

Match has the benefit of a huge user database, but it can take time to sift through profiles if you're busy, and it's not free.

• Free version: Yes
• Three months: £21.08/month
• Six months: £18.74/month
• One year: £16.39/month

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BEST FOR SENIORS

Lumen

An app specifically designed for over 50s, with a focus on quality conversations.

• Free version: Yes
• Paid version: £24.99/month

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BEST FOR PEOPLE FOCUSED ON MARRIAGE

eharmony

eharmony has been around forever and has matched a lot of people with their intense questionnaire.

• Free version: Yes
• One month: £44.95/month
• Three months: £21.95/month
• Six months: £18.95/month
• One year: £9.95/month

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BEST FOR AFFORDABILITY

Parship

Parship UK is great for people looking for a long-term relationship but would like to leave the searching to someone else.

• Free version: Yes
• Premium membership: £14.90/month

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BEST FOR PARENTS (OBVIOUSLY)

Single Parent Match

If you're a single parent and only want to meet other single parents, this site could be perfect for you.

• Basic membership (limited): Free
• Gold membership: £23.43/month

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BEST FOR DIVORCEES

SilverSingles

SilverSingles has an extensive questionnaire at signup that ensures you find matches who are truly compatible.

• Free version: Yes
• Three months: £47.45/month
• Six months: £36.81/month
• One year: £26.16/month

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